Invest Sofia presented opportunities for investment, digitalization and public-private partnerships in Sofia
Invest Sofia participated in Future Cities Bulgaria 2026 — a specialized forum dedicated to digital transformation, sustainable urban development and the implementation of smart technologies in the urban environment.
The event brought together representatives of municipalities, technology companies, academic institutions, urban planning experts and organizations working in the field of digital solutions and innovation.
The agency was represented by Dr. Lyudmil Ivanov, who actively participated in discussions related to the financing of municipal projects, public-private partnerships and the development of smart urban services.
The forum focused on topics such as digital twins, GIS technologies, open data, computer vision, XR solutions, waste management digitalization, cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity.
Participants included representatives of the ICT Cluster, GATE Institute, the Sofia Municipality, innovative companies and Smart City experts.
“The development of smart cities is not only a technological process — it is a strategic transformation of the way cities, services and economies function. Sofia has the potential to become a regional leader precisely through the integration of digital solutions, sustainable models and innovation,” stated Dr. Lyudmil Ivanov.
According to him, Sofia Investment Agency is actively working to encourage investment in urban technologies and to create an effective environment for partnership between institutions, businesses and the technology sector.
“Our focus is on projects that not only modernize infrastructure, but also improve quality of life, service efficiency and the city’s competitiveness,” he emphasized.
Future Cities Bulgaria 2026 was organized by ICT Cluster in partnership with Sofia Municipality and GATE within the framework of international projects focused on innovation and urban development.
